Historical Events tagged with "king saud"
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Politics & Government
King Saud Deposed by Family Coup
November 2nd, 1964 60 years ago
King Saud of Saudi Arabia was removed from power by a coup led by members of the royal family, particularly his half-brother, Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The coup emphasized the internal divisions within the ruling house and signaled a shift in Saudi governance. Faisal, who had previously served as the crown prince and had considerable support, was named king immediately following Saud's deposition.
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